Tutor, Math (East)

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time Learning Commons tutor at the Eastern Campus. You will work with students one-on-one or in small groups to promote independent learning and persistence toward academic goals.

The role requires an associate degree and strong communication, time management, and organizational skills. Schedule varies with department needs; on-site work at Ohio campus with set pay rate of $18.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Education consistent with the department needs; minimum of associate's degree.
• Ability to explain concepts to students effectively; strong communication.
• Ability to multitask with diverse students and materials.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support.
• Assists with keeping accurate records and deadlines.
• Supports development of departmental instructional materials.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Explain concepts

Multitasking

Communication with faculty

Study strategies

Diversity sensitivity

Professional demeanor

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department: Learning Commons

Location: Eastern Campus

Reports To: Prog Mgr, Assessment & Testing

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7245

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Schedule varies based on the needs of the department. Flexible schedule (days, evenings, weekends). Supervisor will work with selected candidate to set a schedule designed to support the demands of the department.

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description

Summary

Works directly with students, either in one-on-one or small groups to provide academic tutorial assistance, helping students become independent learners that persevere and reach their academic goals.

Essential Functions

• Supports the department’s goal of providing students with supplemental academic support by:


• Provides one-on-one and small group tutoring support


• Provides subject-specific content strategies, attuned to different learning styles and preferences, to help students understand key concepts learned in class


• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and learning materials needed for student's success


• Conducts \"class visits\" and assists with publicizing the College's tutoring services


• Assists with the maintenance of accurate records in accordance to stated deadlines


• Completes all necessary paperwork accurately and according to stated deadlines


• Assists with the development and maintenance of departmental instructional materials


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Education consistent with the department needs & minimum of associate's degree in a related field of study.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the subject matter


• Ability to explain concepts to others effectively


• Ability to multitask with varying levels of students and subject material


• Ability to communicate with faculty regarding expectations of students, assignments, attendance at tutoring sessions and work completed


• Ability to effectively communicate study strategies to ensure academic success


• Ability to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds


• Possess patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment


• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere through:
  
  
  
  • Professional decorum and appearance
  
  
  • Ethical and professional conduct
  
  
  • Promptness
  
  
  • Courtesy and tact
  
  
  
  


• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills


• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively


• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail


• Possess excellent customer service skills and proven ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships


• Possess working knowledge of administrative and scheduling concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply to varied situations


• Demonstrated basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity


• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus


• Communications


• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration


• Time Utilization

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability


• Continuous Improvement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;


• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;


• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;


• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $18.21/ hour.

If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.